Jensen Ranch
October 25, 2019
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance for Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2019
Click Here for the Jensen Master Calendar. You have access to it on your Google calendar under the "Other Calendars" section under your "My Calendars" section. This is the year to begin using your Google calendar to keep up to date!
Friday Reminders
A reminder that we are waiting to get an update on the Safety Power Shutdown that has been warned for the Castro Valley-Jensen Ranch area. You received an email on Thursday night from Parvin about it. I would expect to report to work on Monday regardless but I will let you know the latest updates.
1st-3rd Grade Music Update: The Castro Valley School of Music teachers will need to be processed as CVUSD Independent Contractors. I'm working with the business to complete the necessary paperwork. Until all clearances are in place, the music classes will be on hold.
There are several Dia de los Muertos activities taking place next week. Check the Week at Glance for all events activities.
Public Safety Power Shutoff Advisory: Email sent on 10/24/19
Dear CVUSD Families:
Today, October 24th, CVUSD received a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) advisory due to expected gusty winds and dry conditions, combined with a heightened fire risk. We were notified that PG&E may need to turn off the power for public safety in approximately 36 to 48 hours (Saturday, October 26th) at Chabot, Jensen Ranch, Palomares, and Proctor Elementary Schools, Canyon Middle School and Redwood High School.
PG&E has indicated it will provide notice 48 hours in advance of a planned power shutoff, when possible. Such a notice will trigger the activation of the District three-phased response plan. During this response, you can expect email, voice message, and text message communications through our SchoolMessenger contact system. If you have not yet signed up for SchoolMessenger Text Messages, please do so by texting “Y” to 67587
PHASE 1: 48 HOURS PRIOR TO PLANNED POWER SHUTOFF: Early warning that PG&E has given 48-hour notification of a possible power shutoff and that we are monitoring the situation. Under most circumstances, CVUSD will not initiate the closure of schools or offices based upon the 48-hour notification. At this point, please plan for school to continue as scheduled.
PHASE 2: 24 HOURS PRIOR TO PLANNED POWER SHUTOFF: You will receive an update informing you if the power shutoff has been cancelled/postponed or if it is still scheduled. If the power shutoff is still scheduled, you will be informed no later than 7 p.m. if we are planning to close schools the next day.
PHASE 3: DURING PLANNED POWER SHUTOFF: You will receive daily updates until the power is switched back on and school is back in session and offices are back to business-as-usual. You will also be able to find updates at www.cv.k12.ca.us
POWER OUTAGE RESOURCES
At CVUSD, we believe that planning ahead is the best safeguard. With this in mind, we have provided more information and resources below to help you and your family prepare for an extended power outage.
- Make sure you can receive updated information from PG&E by updating your contact information at www.pge.com/mywildfirealerts.
- Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. Plan for batteries and other alternatives to meet your family’s needs when the power goes out.
- Review the supplies that are available in your household in case of a power outage. Have flashlights with extra batteries for every household member. Have enough nonperishable food and water stored to meet your family’s basic needs for at least a few days.
- Use a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer so that you can know the temperature when the power is restored. Throw out food if the temperature is 40 degrees or higher.
- Keep mobile phones and other electric equipment charged and gas tanks full.
- Know how to manually open electric garage doors and gates.
Regards,
Parvin Ahmadi
Superintendent
Cross Site Collaboration Topic Sign-Ups: Mon., 10/21
We have our first Elementary Cross-Site Collaboration meeting of the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday, November 5 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. (approximately, depending on the drive time to the location of your selected session). This meeting is in lieu of a staff meeting.
The meetings begin at 3:15, so please do your best to get to your designated school site on time (I know it's not easy!).
CVSAN Green Team Monitor Training, Mon., 10/28
Green Team Sign-Ups Due: Fri., 10/25 ...at the latest by 9:45 a.m. on Monday morning.
Green Team Monitor Training: Mon., 10/28 at snack recess in the MPR
Green Team Sign-Ups are currently for 2nd-5th Graders.
Dia de los Muertos Activities
In Spanish, The Day of the Dead is El Dia de los Muertos. It sounds like a scary day. But, it’s actually just the opposite! It is a day to celebrate our ancestors and loved ones who have come before us who have passed on. Dia de los Muertos combines an ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with a Spanish holiday that was brought to Mexico by Spanish invaders in the early 1500’s. The holiday is celebrated mostly on November 1st and 2nd and it is thought of like a family reunion! A reunion to honor your ancestors and loved ones. The Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember and celebrate the memories of our ancestors.
Join us next week for some fun activities in Room 9! We are going to be making colorful bracelets, paper flowers, coloring sugar skulls, bookmarks, and will have a place to draw pictures of your loved ones while listening to music. We will ask our students to share their beautiful work to help decorate our ofrenda, a table set up for us to remember our loved ones. Activities will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. check the Week at t Glance for specific times.
For those who would like to participate, students, staff and families are welcome to bring in a small picture of a loved one (human or pet) who has passed to remember on our ofrenda. We look forward to sharing this special celebration with you next week! Stop by Room 9 to participate and we encourage classes and families to stop by to see our Jensen ofrenda as well!
Here are some additional resources if you choose:
National Geographic Kids: Day of the Dead
What is Day of the Dead-National Geographic *better for grades 4 and 5
Global Wonders: Mexico-El Dia de los Muertos 54 seconds *very brief simple explanation
School Safety
The Great Shakeout Survey is open through 10/25/19. Click Here to provide your feedback.
Please provide input to Lisa on any specific role you would like to have by 10/25/19.
Emergency Service Worker Form
If you did not sign the Emergency Service Worker form at our staff meeting on Tuesday, Jeanine will be providing you with a copy. Please sign and return to her ASAP.
The Artists
Tracing Their Dancers
Personal Touch
Round 2-Vision Awareness Class Visits: Th., 11/14
Vision Awareness Assembly-Class Visits/Guide Dogs for the Blind
Thursday, November 14th Grades K-(Some Gr. 2)
20 min. Class visit with Provolone, the guide dog puppy in training.
20 min. Class visit visually Impaired students to learn more about what it is like to be visually impaired.
Friday Flag Helpers - Gr. 3 on Fri., 11/1
Grade 3 teachers, please select 5 students who will fill the roles listed on the link below.
There are 5 roles, so as a grade-level team, decide the best way to select 5 students from the three classrooms. We will continue to rotate between 3rd-4th-5th grade through the first trimester and then will add 2nd grade to the helper list. I would encourage you to use this as a way to do some personal bucket-filling for kids who may need some positive recognition.
Add Student Names by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. If you, as the teacher would like to notify the parents, you are welcome to do so since you are selecting the student.
10/31: Halloween Costumes Permitted
Mighty Jaguar Homework Club -Gr. 3, 4, 5
Session 1 Oct. 7-Dec. 9
We will reevaluate our nominations for Session 2 in December and the 2nd Session will begin in January.
Prodigy Math Online Resource
If you are having trouble getting your Prodigy class account set-up, check with a colleague. Several staff members have been successful in setting it up!
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Follow-Up from our trainer Mike to me:
As promised I have sent out the teacher toolkit for your teachers and have sent them to their individual email addresses. Below are the links that I have shared with your teacher, hopefully, you find them helpful as well.
Your Teacher Toolkit: giving you access to videos, printables, and answers to FAQs. Make sure to bookmark this one!
Prodigy Champion’s Club application: join our exclusive network of teachers just like you, sharing best practices, discovering new ways to engage your students and earning rewards!
Share our Prodigy for Parents video with the parents of your students!
Here's today's recording as well: https://prodigygame.zoom.us/recording/play/gVMOpQzyGJXy9crRJWMM1PMaDRp-2VRztLD_UV-YE5ZS_d0XGriabAzEXl5Dle93?autoplay=true&startTime=1570823133000
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thanks and looking forward to working with you this year,
Matthew Gike
Interpreter Services
To request an in-person interpreter, fill out the online Interpreter Request form (below) with the required information to submit your interpreter request.
A minimum of two weeks notice is needed for an "in-person" interpreter. On occasion, an interpreter can be found on shorter notice, but that is generally not the norm and should not be expected. An email will be sent on your behalf to request an interpreter within 24 hours of the first workday after your request has been received. You will be included on that email and will be notified via email when your interpreter request has been filled.
For last-minute interpreting needs, you and the family can use the Language Line. Click the link for the directions.
Elementary Assessment Calendar for 2019-2020
Please review the 2019-2020 Elementary Assessment Calendar and work with your grade level team as you work on your curriculum planning. This is a live link so if there are updates or changes it will be reflected on this document.
Report Card Timelines
Check the Report Card Timelines document to ensure you are on track for getting things completed on time. The 1st trimester ends on Fri., 11/8.
Student Council Timeline/Meeting Dates
During Student Council meeting dates 3rd grade will attend upper-grade lunchtime. The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, November 6th
- Wednesday, December 11th
- Wednesday, January 5th
- Wednesday, February 12th
- Wednesday, March 11th
- Wednesday, April 1st
- Wednesday, May 6th
- Wednesday, May 21st
November is Indigenous/Native People Heritage Month
November is Indigenous People Heritage Month
Let's start thinking about how we can celebrate Native American cultures throughout our school!
Native American Heritage Month-PBS Media 1:28
https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/resources.cshtml
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/native-american-heritage-0/
United Against Hate Activities
Poetry Art Slam
Wednesday 11/20 6-8PM
@ The Small Town Society
Click HERE for Flyer with projects our students may be interested in.
We will be holding our Jensen Ranch Kindness Week the week of Nov. 4-8th. If you have any ideas or activities, please feel free to share! more information to come next week.
Mark Your Calendars!
2019-2020
Dia de los Muertos activities (check week at a glance for times)
Th., 10/31 Halloween-Students & Staff may dress-up following the guidelines
Fri., 11/1 Dia de los Muertos ofrenda open in Room 9
November Indigenous Month
11/4-11/8 Kindness Week
Tue., 11/5 Cross-Site Collaboration en lieu of Staff Meeting @ 3:15
Fri., 11/8 End 1st Trimester
Fri., 11/8 CVEdF Dynamic Dinner-Bollywood!
Th., 11/14 #2 Assembly Guide Dogs for the Blind-individual class visits (40 min.)
11/18-22 CV United Against Hate Week
11/18 CV Unity Walk
11/20 United Against Hate Poetry & Art Slam
December Jensen's DO Art Display Month
Check the online school calendars for updates:
Jensen Ranch Master Calendar-families
Jensen Ranch Public Calendar-for staff
Reminders & Resources
NON-JENSEN STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Click Here to list the names/information of any regular non-Jensen student volunteers that you are expecting to help in your classroom during our school day. While on campus, the student will be under your direct supervision and it is expected that you have been in communication with the student’s family and that they know the student is on our campus to volunteer.
PBIS and the PAW PLEDGE
Use the lesson plans in the staff PBIS Handbook as a guide and adapt as necessary to your grade level. Reinforce these lessons as needed with your students throughout the school year!
Resources:
Electronic Copies of JR PBIS Lesson Plans
SECOND STEP LESSON TRACKER
The lesson tracker should be updated by the last school day of each month. Once the 19-20 tracker is available it will be posted here.
PD OPPORTUNITIES FROM ED SERVICES
Please Click Here/TBD for 2019-2020 to see what professional development opportunities are being hosted by Educational Services & Special Education. Please contact the host of each event for any questions or additional information.
MYSTERY SCIENCE MATERIALS
Please see this link for the reimbursement procedure, budget amount, and materials list.
MTSS
CVUSD MTSS Team Drive of Resources 2019
RTI-From Amy Valvo
The book leveling website is amazing! Often times, we are unsure what level some of the books are in our classroom. Please use the link to search over 60,000 titles with my username and password. Extending Learners w/ Book Clubs
Resources:
This website will give you access to nearly 60,000 titles and their corresponding levels:
https://www.fandpleveledbooks.com/login.aspx
Username: avalvo@cv.k12.ca.us Password: rti
www.readworks.org and www.newsela.com (Both great, free resources for reading passages)
SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK-NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
https://www.socialstudies.org/sites/default/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
TROUBLE TICKETS
https://help-cvusd.issuetrak.com/Login.asp
If you have an issue and it is still a concern but it has been updated to “Closed” status, please communicate with Jeanine. You may still need to update/resubmit the request or we may be
BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
Second Step 19-20
The Six Tenants of Classroom Management
Ideas for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom
EL RESOURCES
OCCUPATIONAL RESOURCES (OT)
Occupational Therapist Support & Resources
NEW DIGITAL RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS: California State Library
https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-public/k-12-online-content-project/
Potential Parcel Tax Measure
Click Here to Access the CVUSD Local Funding Page for More Information
High-Quality Education
Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) provides an excellent education that prepares students to graduate ready for competitive colleges and 21st-century careers. This is possible thanks to strong academic programs, excellent teachers, high-performing students and a supportive community.
Planning for the Future
As we look to the future, we know we cannot rely on the state to provide the level of funding our schools need. Our District is among the lowest funded in Alameda County and has already made $1.8 million in ongoing cuts in the past two years. Additionally, the Bay Area is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, and many of our teachers live right here in Castro Valley. By retaining and attracting the highest quality teachers, we can improve student achievement and continue providing an excellent education to students.
Potential Local Funding Measure
To provide dedicated funding for our schools to support programs and teachers, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education is considering placing a local parcel tax measure on an upcoming ballot. Although no final decisions have been made, a measure may cost $96 per parcel per year and generate $1.5 million annually for six years.
Funds from a measure could:
- Retain and attract highly qualified teachers
- Preserve strong academic programs in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts and math
- Prepare students for college and careers
- Support the health and well-being of all students
- Keep schools clean and well-maintained
Fiscal Accountability Provisions of Potential Local Measure
- All revenue from the measure would be spent right here in our District to support local schools and could not be taken away by the State
- A citizens’ oversight committee and annual audits would ensure that all funds are spent as promised
- No funds could go to administrator salaries
- Seniors would be eligible for an exemption from the cost
About Us
Email: lmaclean@cv.k12.ca.us
Website: https://jensenranch.cv.k12.ca.us/
Location: 20001 Carson Lane, Castro Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 1(510)537-6365
Facebook: facebook.com/lisamacleanprincipal/
Twitter: @JensenJaguars